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Guava

Guava

How to choose, prepare, and store Guava.
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Buying Guava
Look for:
guavas that do not have blemishes and give slightly to gentle pressure.

Avoid:
guavas that are hard or have blemishes.

Seasonality: Late spring, summer, and early fall

Storing Guava
Refrigerate ripened guavas up to 4 days. Ripen guavas on the counter for a day or two. Frozen, ripe guavas will keep up to 8 months.

Preparing Guava
Wash the entire guava as the rind is edible. Slice and eat the entire fruit, or cut in half and scoop out the insides. Refrigerate any leftover cut fruit.

Recipes:
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